Cool MateMeaning of Grounded for this
Being restricted from leaving a place as a form of punishment.
In simple words: Punished by being stuck at home or in one place.
Grounded for this in a sentence
- I can't go out this weekend; I'm grounded for this.
- She was grounded for this after staying out too late last night.
- He's grounded for this because he broke the rules at school.
- Getting grounded for this is tough, especially when all my friends are out.
- I hate being grounded for this when I just wanted to have fun.
How to use Grounded for this
Used primarily in casual conversation, often by parents when discussing children's punishments. Avoid in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a child losing the right to play outside and being 'grounded' like a plant in soil.
Related words
Collocations with Grounded for this
- get grounded for this
- be grounded for this
- stay grounded for this
Synonyms for Grounded for this
- restricted
- punished
- confined
Common mistakes with Grounded for this
- Confusing 'grounded' with 'grounded in' which means based on something.
- Using 'grounded for this' when referring to adults or non-punitive contexts.
- Not using the phrase when appropriate; it's common among parents and children.
Grounded for this appears in
Grounded for this in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ممنوع من الخروج لهذا
معاقب بأن يُلزم بالبقاء في المنزل أو في مكان واحد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Grounded for this
শাস্তি হিসেবে বাড়িতে বা এক জায়গায় আটকে রাখা।
- GermanDeutsch
Hausarrest dafür
Bestraft, indem man zu Hause oder an einem Ort festsitzt.
- SpanishEspañol
Castigado sin salir
Castigado por tener que quedarse en casa o en un solo lugar.
- Persianفارسی
ممنوع الخروج به خاطر این
تنبیه شدن با گیر افتادن در خانه یا یک جا.
- FrenchFrançais
Privé de sortie pour ça
Être puni en restant coincé à la maison ou dans un seul endroit.
- Hindiहिन्दी
इसके लिए सज़ा मिलना
घर या किसी एक जगह पर रोककर सज़ा देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Punito/a a casa
Punito/a rimanendo a casa o in un posto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
De castigo por isto
Ser castigado e ficar preso em casa ou num só lugar.
- RussianРусский
Сидеть дома
Наказан, оставаясь дома или в одном месте.
- Urduاردو
Grounded for this
اسباب تنبیه به خاطر این کار در خانه یا یک جا گیر افتادن.
- Chinese中文
因为这个被禁足
因为犯错被罚在家或某个地方待着。
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1 000 000
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Frequently asked questions about Grounded for this
What does Grounded for this mean?
Punished by being stuck at home or in one place.
What is the definition of Grounded for this?
Being restricted from leaving a place as a form of punishment.
How do you use Grounded for this in a sentence?
I can't go out this weekend; I'm grounded for this.
Can you give another example of Grounded for this?
She was grounded for this after staying out too late last night.
What are synonyms for Grounded for this?
Common alternatives include restricted, punished, confined.
What words go with Grounded for this?
It commonly pairs with get grounded for this, be grounded for this, stay grounded for this.
What are common mistakes when using Grounded for this?
Confusing 'grounded' with 'grounded in' which means based on something. Using 'grounded for this' when referring to adults or non-punitive contexts. Not using the phrase when appropriate; it's common among parents and children.
How do you pronounce Grounded for this?
US: //ˈɡraʊndɪd fɔr ðɪs//, UK: //ˈɡraʊndɪd fər ðɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Grounded for this formal or informal?
"Grounded for this" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Grounded for this?
Used primarily in casual conversation, often by parents when discussing children's punishments. Avoid in formal contexts.